Philosophy

I believe that a play based curriculum along with some structured activities is the best method for children to grow and learn.

My goal is to create children who become confident, independent, develop self-esteem and to not be afraid to make mistakes or try out new things.

Currriculum Structure

My method promotes learning through play, provides age appropriate toys and learning materials, helps children build close relationships between one another and myself.

I strive to provide a warm, responsive and quality educational space for children in my care. Most of the learning and development in infants, toddlers and preschoolers occurs in free play that is led by children but also adds the intimacy of a home environment.

I want my home learning environment to feel safe yet stimulating, where children learn spontaneously with planned activities. Learning through play, and let children explore and develop at their own level.

Toys and free play help children learn how objects function, develop imagination, strengthen small muscle movement, problem solving, develop better verbal communication and team work with others.

The toys and centres available at Half Pints Academy are book nook, manipulatives, puzzles, blocks, art, puppet theatre, doll house, kitchen, chalk board, small and large toys.

Leaving your children in another persons care is stressful and scary and it is hard to trust at first.

I have been there as our oldest child was in child care at six months old so I promise to love and care for your child as if he/she were my own.

INFANT & TODDLERS

Children 2 weeks - 2 years old fall in this group

It is best to contact me as soon as you start anticipating care for this age group as it is the most required age and only so many spots available. I would consider contacting in later stage of pregnancy.

This age bracket is very young; they are still developing and learning about the world in many ways so the program is designed for each child as individuals and to foster a secure environment based on individual personality types. I provide a loving, accepting and positive environment for growth.

Offering:

A loving & committed caregiver

Clean and safe spaces to play and learn

Comfortable sleeping spaces

Home away from home atmosphere

Age appropriate activities

Put for naps when tired until 12 months then eventually to one

Diaper changes often throughout day (cloth diapers welcome)

Change table is located in sleep room and sanitized after each use aswell as hand washing

Your child will spend seventeen years in a classroom from Kindergarten through college; why put him in an institutional setting sooner than you have to? Half Pints Academy preschool child care program helps children get a great start on learning in a comfortable home learning environment.

PRESCHOOLERS

This group is over 2 years of age

Offering:

Hands on learning

Experienced, self taught, caring provider

Group and individual activities throughout day

Learning centres

Outdoor Play

Toilet learning assistance

Toilet Training

I am happy to assist your efforts as your child learns to use the toilet but is best begun at home. When you think your child is ready to communicate with me that they have to use the potty and is almost accident free then we can start working on it at daycare :)